Quality

Livestock

KMC has a fully established Livestock Department that oversees procurement of raw materials (livestock) and delivery of the same to the factory. KMC handles cattle, sheep and goats in its abattoirs. The department is manned by qualified professionals in livestock production, health and veterinary sciences with wide experience in the livestock production industry in Kenya.

The Livestock Department collaborates very closely with the departments of Veterinary Services and Livestock Production in its daily operations. These two departments fall under the parent Ministry of Livestock Development.

KMC buys livestock from disease free areas only, with the permission of the Veterinary Services department, which is charged with the mandate of disease control in Kenya. KMC buys livestock from individual livestock owners, traders, ranchers and organized livestock trading groups. KMC pays on carcass weight basis commonly known as Hot Standard Carcass Weight (HSCW). When certain prime grades are required, live weight mode of purchase can be considered.

Livestock Supply Procedure

The procedure of supplying livestock to KMC is as follows:

Obtain an order form from KMC livestock office

Obtain a letter of no objection from the KMC Veterinary Officer

All animals should be certified to be free from trans-boundary diseases

All animals must be clinically checked by the local veterinary officers before loading for foot and mouth disease and the other mucosal diseases.

All livestock must move with a valid movement permit issued by the District Veterinary Officer from where the district of origin

All livestock must be moved by lorry/truck to destination

All movement must be done between 6am – 6pm

All deliveries of livestock to KMC must be on order and on an agreed schedule between the owners and KMC Livestock Manager

The minimum delivery quantity is 10 head of cattle (canter load) or equivalent canter load for sheep and goats

KMC cannot receive livestock on hoof due to veterinary regulations

Animals must be healthy and treated at least 30 days before transit

On arrival, the veterinary officer at KMC will examine the animals before off-loading. Any one suspect in a load will lead to the entire load being rejected and under no circumstances will off-loading be done.

Grading

KMC has the following meat grades – Prime, Choice, FAQ, Standard and Commercial. Goats and sheep are not subject to grading conditions. Procurement prices as at 16th February 2012, based on Hot Standard Carcass Weight (HSCW) stand as follows:

Grade

Weight in kilogrammes

HSCW Purchase Price in Kenya Shillings per kilogramme

Beef Cattle

Prime

Negotiable

Choice

280

Fair Average Quality (FAQ)

Above 150

240

130 – 149.9

235

Standard ‘A’

Above 100

220

Below 100

200

Standard ‘B’

150

Commercial

140

Small Stock

Lamb

10 – 25

280

260 – if above specs

Goats

5 – 10

300

270 – if above specs

Always obtain specifications of supply from the livestock manager. KMC products are from livestock bred on natural tropical pastures and forages. As the largest meat processing plant in Kenya, KMC has the capacity to handle 1000 cattle and/or 1200 small stocks in a day. KMC encourages partnerships with livestock producers and suppliers in the quest to procure and process high quality products, which begins with procurement of the right and desired raw materials (livestock) with the overall goal of supporting the livestock industry. We welcome all to work with us.

For further information on procurement and supply of quality livestock to KMC:

Telephone: +254 (045) 66 26041/3/4 or +254 (020) 2424050/1 and ask to be directed to the Livestock Manager's or Managing Commissioner's office.

Or email:
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Attention: Livestock Manager.